Syrah Master 2019: Silver

Syrah Master 2019: Silver

Syrah Master 2019: Silver

50+ high-end wines for holiday splurging: 2019 guide $31-$40 … The 2016 La Crema Pinot Noir (Cal, $40) from Russian River Valley had a beautiful mouthfeel with fresh cherry, just a hint of red licorice and light tannins. …

A Christmas wine primer Greg Brewer and Steve Clifton have been producing high quality Pinot Noir from the Santa Rita Hills region of California’s south central coast since the late ’90s and, although they eventually sold to Jackson Family Wines, they remain as the winemaking team — and part owners — and the quality has remained solid. The abundant bright red fruit and lively acidity make this a great option for big bird.

Perfect gift ideas for everyone in your life THE CARNIVORE: Beef and robust reds are the matches, and the go-to grapes are Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Zinfandel or any combination of the above. Best bets are from Napa Valley, the Languedoc, Uco Valley, Alexander Valley, the Maipo Valley, the Barossa Valley and, well, you get the picture. We have two picks: • Stonestreet 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County

Holiday Wine Pairings Electric with tiny bubbles and bursting essence of Asian pear, the palate leans more to citrus and nectarine — just add cheese, charcuterie, fried food, oysters, or pretty much anything.

Holiday Wine Pairings This pinot is the Willamette Valley’s version of a steakhouse wine — ample structure, raspberries, and chocolate, and black pepper spice with an elegant finish.

Pinot gris needs warm days and cool nights to make wines that taste this balanced, with exotic tropical fruit aromas of guava and pineapple brightened by a backbone of citrusy acidity. Try it with salads, seafood, or almost any Asian cuisine.

Grenache Masters 2019: Gold

Top 100 Wines of the USA 2019 - #41

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Outstanding. Zena Crown is world-class pinot noir vineyard, equivalent to what To Kalon is for cabernet sauvignon in Napa.

The 50 Best Wines of 2019 - #12 Restrained and balanced, this is California Syrah at its finest. Made using grapes from three different vineyards in Mendocino County’s Yorkville Highlands, this wine has scents of bold blackberries, tart plums, and just a sprinkling of baking spices. The aromas carry through to the palate, which is medium-bodied with firm, well-rounded tannins. Pair with lamb or any other grilled red meat.

The 50 Best Wines of 2019 - #44 This structured Cabernet Sauvignon is beautifully balanced, offering nuanced notes of blackberry, cherry, fresh tobacco leaf, and leather. While $44 is no paltry sum, in the realm of Napa Cab, and from a noteworthy, historic producer, this is as close as you will find to a bargain bottle in the category.

100 Top Values Great Wines for $25 or Less Elegant Wines - La Crema Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2017

15 Good Bottles of Wine Under $20 You Can Bring to Thanksgiving These bottles of wine are so good, no one will accuse you of looking cheap. We promise! For fans of rich, jammy, full bodied reds, Zinfandel should be your go-to! For the history buffs, this wine is appropriate to celebrate our all-American holiday because the first advertised Zins in America were documented back in 1832 (according to the Wine Institute), and the grape became widely planted during the gold rush era between 1852 and 1857. Filled with rich raspberry and black cherry notes, this wine spends a long 16 months aging in French and American oak barrels for ultimate smoothness.

15 Good Bottles of Wine Under $20 You Can Bring to Thanksgiving These bottles of wine are so good, no one will accuse you of looking cheap. We promise! Rosé's not just for summertime anymore! This light California rosé is made from fruit sourced from Santa Barbara and coastal Sonoma, and is known for its freshness and purity, with plenty of floral and citrus aromas and pink grapefruit flavors. Keep a glass in hand for the perfect palate cleanser through a marathon meal.

15 Good Bottles of Wine Under $20 You Can Bring to Thanksgiving These bottles of wine are so good, no one will accuse you of looking cheap. We promise! A refreshing white with hints of seaside breeze, this complex Chardonnay is made from fruit sourced from estate vineyards in the Monterey Bay, ranging down to the southeast Salinas Valley. That maritime influence shines through in every sip giving us a versatile wine that effortlessly makes every dish on the table taste even better.

11 well-priced bottles to have on hand for holiday entertaining For the past 25 years, Kendall-Jackson’s Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay has ranked as the top-selling chardonnay in the United States. Even more impressive, all of that volume comes entirely from family owned hillside vineyards that stretch along the California coast. The winemaking team points out that Monterey County fruit contributes citrus flavours, Mendocino County provides green apple notes and Sonoma County imparts ripe pear. Further south, Santa Barbara County supplies riper tropical notes. This coastal blend is fermented and aged in French and American oak barrels for added richness and complexity. The smooth texture and polished, fruity character makes this easy to appreciate.

Thanksgiving Wines Splurge Pinot Noir

Thanksgiving Wines Splurge Pinot Noir

What to Drink Now: Thanksgiving Wines Featured Today on KXAS/NBC DFW From Willamette’s Yamhill-Carlton, WillaKenzie Gamay Noir is an easy wine best enjoyed shortly after bottling, delivering bright red fruit, woody herbs, and an earthiness similar to Pinot Noir.

What to Drink Now: Thanksgiving Wines Featured Today on KXAS/NBC DFW From Sangiovese vines planted in Alexander Valley in 1968, Capture Sangiovese Rose brings rose petal and wild strawberry notes to a Bing cherry-filled palate.